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Southwest Airlines Gets $11 Million Fine Waiver By Trump Administration Over 2022 Holiday Travel Crisis

The Trump administration has decided to waive an $11 million fine that was levied on Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV) in connection with a holiday travel crisis in 2022.

Benzinga

The DOT is paying an airline for being more timely. It could help improve air travel for all

The airline canceled 17,000 flights and stranded more than 2 million travelers during a storm in 2022

The Independent UK

8 Airlines That Rarely Cancel Flights (and Treat Passengers Right)

Traveling can be thrilling, but nothing kills excitement faster than a canceled flight. The anxiety of being stranded, the scrambling for alternative routes, and the inevitable stress of contacting customer service can turn even the most adventurous trip into a nightmare. Some airlines, however, have built a reputation for reliability…

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New Southwest Airlines policy could be costly for plus-size travelers

Airline is also ending its open seating policy less than a year after it ended its free checked bag service

The Independent UK

Airport Meltdown: Southwest Passenger Screams At Staff Over Delay — Same Person Reportedly Booted From Another Flight

A Southwest Airlines passenger caused a viral meltdown at Denver Airport over a delayed flight, with TikTok users alleging she had previously behaved disruptively on another flight.

International Business Times UK

Former Fed governor's stock trades violated the central bank's ethics rules

A former Federal Reserve governor who retired in August listed several stock trades in her financial disclosure documents for 2024 that violated the central bank’s ethics rules

The Independent UK

‘This sounds like a doctor visit report’: Southwest Airlines passenger catches seatmate writing journal entry. Then she sees what he says about her

A Southwest Airlines passenger was left stunned after discovering what her seatmate wrote about her in his journal. In the TikTok, which has amassed 1.8 million views, the Nashville-based user (@kenzshann) shared a slideshow.

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Southwest Airlines plane swerves to dodge helicopter in near-miss incident

The encounter took place at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

The Independent UK

3 Airline Stocks To Buy On The Dip

Over three weeks in, the federal government shutdown is closing in on the longest shutdown in history, catching up to the 34-day run of December 2019.

Benzinga

Southwest Airlines Surprises With Profit, Expects Momentum To Continue Into Q4

Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE:LUV) shares are trading higher on Thursday after the company reported third-quarter FY25 results on Wednesday.

Benzinga

Delta flight attendant dresses down Southwest Airlines gate agent as they go at each other in viral video: ‘Ghetto’

Viewers were left split over whose side to take in the viral footage

The Independent UK

What to Expect From Southwest Airlines’ Q3 2025 Earnings Report

Southwest Airlines is set to release its third-quarter results by the end of this month, and analysts expect a massive drop in profitability.

Barchart

3 Travel Stocks to Watch Heading Into the Holidays

Travel and entertainment spending is expected to increase this holiday season; here are three travel stocks offering opportunities for investors

MarketBeat

Distracted controllers allowed planes to come dangerously close on a San Diego runway, NTSB says

Investigators say that a private jet came within 100 feet of crashing into a Southwest Airlines plane on a runway in San Diego two years ago because the air traffic controllers in the tower got distracted

The Independent UK

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3 Stocks You Want to Keep in Case Oil Rallies

As interest rates get cut, new business activity could boost oil demand moving forward, where these three stocks could deliver outsized returns for investors.

Barchart

Is Southwest Airlines Stock Outperforming the Dow?

While Southwest Airlines has outpaced the Dow over the past 52 weeks, it has underperformed in recent months, and analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

Benzinga

Low Cost Airlines Struggle While Legacy Rivals Soar On Global Travel Rebound

U.S. airlines are poised for a profitability upswing, with fresh long-term forecasts pointing to accelerating international demand, wider margins, and a sharper divide between legacy carriers gaining strength and low-cost rivals still struggling to regain footing.

The Independent UK

Delta is launching nonstop flights to these incredible European destinations — these are the best thing to do when you get there

A new direct service to Madrid, Spain, will begin on May 16, 2026, while flights to Nice, France, will start on May 17

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‘I would sue’: Woman says Southwest Airlines flight attendant spilled Coke Zero on her MacBook and Louis Vuitton purse. What should she do?

Flying these days isn’t the most pleasant experience. Travel prices are high, and if you actually manage to get a flight, the experience can leave you wishing that you hadn’t.

MarketBeat

3 Undervalued Stocks Poised to Shine in the Next Market Rally

As rate cuts are around the corner, it is clear that some names will start to do well, especially ones that now trade at discounted prices.

The Independent UK

Southwest Airlines introduces new security barriers on aircraft

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The Independent UK

Southwest Airlines debuts new gadget to keep bad guys out of the cockpit

The retractable barrier will be deployed by flight attendants when pilots take breaks for bathroom visits and refreshments

Sports Illustrated

Lee Corso Gets Star Send-Off From Southwest Airlines Ahead of Final ‘College GameDay’

Lee Corso’s impact goes far beyond the football field.

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Airline Sparks Outrage With Controversial New Rule Affecting Plus-Size Passengers

Passengers who “encroach upon the neighboring seat(s)” will have to pay for an extra ticket in advance.

The Independent UK

Passenger attacked in viral hair-pulling incident sues Southwest, blaming the airline’s ‘free-for-all’ seating policy

Exclusive: Livia Rombola’s attorney told The Independent that Southwest Airlines’ lack of assigned seating ‘was a substantial factor’ in causing the wild melee

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